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The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 67 – AwayOver the hills, along the elvenpath, once Nightwish had a dream and it was only a journey away. Ever the overlooked ballad, does 'Away' deserve more love than it gets? Tuomas doesn't think so... Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum Enjoy the podcast? Buy my book! Nightwish On Track - Every Album, Every Song by Simon McMurdo linktr.ee/nightwishontrack Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Dan Kumar, Chaz Paice and Renata Cervantes Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro)2024-12-0123 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 66 – The SirenThe lady playing violin to the seals - not as imaginary as you might have thought, but certainly much more aesthetically pleasing than the music video. Find out more about the story behind 'The Siren' Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum Enjoy the podcast? Buy my book! Nightwish On Track - Every Album, Every Song by Simon McMurdo linktr.ee/nightwishontrack Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Dan Kumar, Chaz Paice and Renata Cervantes Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro)2024-12-0117 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 65 – High Hopes / Symphony of Destruction (and more covers!)We're going deep into covers this episode - from High Hopes, Symphony of Destruction to rare Battle Beast and Twisted Sister outings. The things we have to do whilst Tarja changes her outfit and has a breather, eh? Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum Enjoy the podcast? Buy my book! Nightwish On Track - Every Album, Every Song by Simon McMurdo linktr.ee/nightwishontrack Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Dan Kumar, Chaz Paice and Renata Cervantes Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro)2024-12-0129 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 64 – Yours Is An Empty HopeOutspoken screennames and a....Simpsons cameo? You have the episode - it's all for you! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum Enjoy the podcast? Buy my book! Nightwish On Track - Every Album, Every Song by Simon McMurdo linktr.ee/nightwishontrack Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Dan Kumar, Chaz Paice and Renata Cervantes Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro)2024-12-0121 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 63 – Edema RuhWoop, we're back! Five brand new episodes all dropping at the same time for you so enjoy the feast. This episode we're hopping into Rothfuss and cruisey acoustics for Edema Ruh. Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum Enjoy the podcast? Buy my book! Nightwish On Track - Every Album, Every Song by Simon McMurdo linktr.ee/nightwishontrack Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Dan Kumar, Chaz Paice and Renata Cervantes Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro)2024-12-0124 min

The Podcast and the Pendulum10 Things About YesterwyndeI know... it's been a while - but we have a new Nightwish album to get hyped up for! Here are 10 things we know about the upcoming record Yesterwynde - single speculation, analysing the cover and pulling together what the band have told us already about their 10th studio record . Oh and apols for the occasional audio popping, I didn't have my mic with me to record this time and was too excited to wait to talk Nightwish! Enjoy the podcast? Buy my book! Nightwish On Track - Every Album, Every Song by Simon McMurdo linktr.ee/nightwishontrack Instagram and...2024-05-0123 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 62 – Passion and the Opera (featuring Ambre Vourvahis from Xandria)In our second episode, we’re chatting to Xandria vocalist and Nightwish superfan Ambre Vourvahis! It’s also a good time to share my experience seeing Tarja live as we discuss the difficult Oceanborn sessions and ponder whether it’s odd for her to still be performing Nightwish songs in her solo sets. Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum Preorder Nightwish On Track – Every Album, Every Song by Simon McMurdo https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Check out Xandria’s site for tour dates and the new album: https://www.xandria.de/ Hosted and created by Simon Edward McM...2023-03-2144 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 62 – Passion and the Opera (featuring Ambre Vourvahis from Xandria)In our second episode, we're chatting to Xandria vocalist and Nightwish superfan Ambre Vourvahis! It's also a good time to share my experience seeing Tarja live as we discuss the difficult Oceanborn sessions and ponder whether it's odd for her to still be performing Nightwish songs in her solo sets. Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum Preorder Nightwish On Track - Every Album, Every Song by Simon McMurdo https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Check out Xandria's site for tour dates and the new album: https://www.xandria.de/ Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Special Guest: Ambre Vourvahis Fan Jury: Dan Kumar, Ch...2023-03-2144 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 61 – Deep Silent CompleteNot one but two new episodes, we are celebrating after all! 2023 will see the release of my first book and it’s all about Nightwish!! It’s also time to delve into the waters of Deep Silent Complete and this silly host never quite realised the oceanic undertones – d’oh! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum Preorder Nightwish On Track – Every Album, Every Song by Simon McMurdo https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Dan Kumar, Chaz Paice and Renata Cervantes Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage...2023-03-2134 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 61 – Deep Silent CompleteNot one but two new episodes, we are celebrating after all! 2023 will see the release of my first book and it's all about Nightwish!! It's also time to delve into the waters of Deep Silent Complete and this silly host never quite realised the oceanic undertones - d'oh! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum Preorder Nightwish On Track - Every Album, Every Song by Simon McMurdo https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Dan Kumar, Chaz Paice and Renata Cervantes Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro)2023-03-2134 min

The Podcast and the PendulumThe Virtual ShowsIn this special episode, we're reflecting on this weekend's virtual shows - an Evening with Nightwish in a Virtual World. Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro)2021-06-2852 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 50 – The Poet and the PendulumIt's that time again, the end of another season but we are giving you a mammoth song and episode to go out on. Taking on the song that this very podcast takes its name from, every part of The Poet and the Pendulum is discussed, Liv Kristine talks about her relationship with Nightwish and there is so much more crammed in too. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out on the next season! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and...2021-04-071h 21

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 50 – The Poet and the PendulumIt’s that time again, the end of another season but we are giving you a mammoth song and episode to go out on. Taking on the song that this very podcast takes its name from, every part of The Poet and the Pendulum is discussed, Liv Kristine talks about her relationship with Nightwish and there is so much more crammed in too. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out on the next season! TW: This episode discusses suicide and mentions rape. Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and...2021-04-071h 21

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 49 – Two For TragedyIt's a sad time as we approach the end of this season but also because we're talking about the saddest Nightwish songs and the powerful performance on this episode's focus track, Two For Tragedy. Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Oha Cade of Valcata, Diana F, Pete Rawcliffe and Zayn Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro), Wonderharp (RowHits)2021-03-3130 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 49 – Two For TragedyIt’s a sad time as we approach the end of this season but also because we’re talking about the saddest Nightwish songs and the powerful performance on this episode’s focus track, Two For Tragedy. Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Oha Cade of Valcata, Diana F, Pete Rawcliffe and Zayn Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro), Wonderharp (RowHits) 2021-03-3130 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 48 – Endless Forms Most BeautifulThe themes of Endless Forms Most Beautiful as an album run deep in the record’s title track as we sing of aye-aye, pale blue arks and discuss bad single choices. Hope all you eukaryotes enjoy! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Oha Cade of Valcata, Diana F, Pete Rawcliffe and Zayn Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro) 2021-03-2450 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 48 – Endless Forms Most BeautifulThe themes of Endless Forms Most Beautiful as an album run deep in the record's title track as we sing of aye-aye, pale blue arks and discuss bad single choices. Hope all you eukaryotes enjoy! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Oha Cade of Valcata, Diana F, Pete Rawcliffe and Zayn Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro)2021-03-2450 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 47 – Devil and the Deep Dark OceanThe Nightwish Story experience continues this week as I venture around the virtual exhibition and Diana shares her own experience of attending in person! Elsewhere, we're discussing Oceanborn and this episode's song Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Oha Cade of Valcata, Diana F, Pete Rawcliffe and Zayn Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro)2021-03-171h 10

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 47 – Devil and the Deep Dark OceanThe Nightwish Story experience continues this week as I venture around the virtual exhibition and Diana shares her own experience of attending in person! Elsewhere, we’re discussing Oceanborn and this episode’s title song Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Oha Cade of Valcata, Diana F, Pete Rawcliffe and Zayn Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro) 2021-03-171h 10

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 46 – Nightwish (featuring NightwishStory)This week is the first of a two-part special all about the Nightwish Story exhibition, featuring a chat with the team behind the exhibit and digging deep into the band's archives for this week's song, the self-titled demo Nightwish! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Nightwishstory Fan Jury: Oha Cade of Valcata, Diana F, Pete Rawcliffe and Zayn Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro)2021-03-1056 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 46 – Nightwish (featuring NightwishStory)This week is the first of a two-part special all about the Nightwish Story exhibition, featuring a chat with the team behind the exhibit and digging deep into the band’s archives for this week’s song, the self-titled demo Nightwish! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Nightwishstory Fan Jury: Oha Cade of Valcata, Diana F, Pete Rawcliffe and Zayn Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orph...2021-03-1056 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 45 – 10th Man DownWe are talking about one of my favourite Nightwish songs this week, the impact of war told through 10th Man Down. We relive the Decades tour, asking what other songs we'd have loved to see pulled out of the archives and we also chat about Tapio Wilska, a contributor to this song and many aspects of the Nightwish story.Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulumIf you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulumHosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdoFan Jury: Oha Cade of Valcata, Diana...2021-02-2456 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 45 – 10th Man DownWe are talking about one of my favourite Nightwish songs this week, the impact of war told through 10th Man Down. We relive the Decades tour, asking what other songs we’d have loved to see pulled out of the archives and we also chat about Tapio Wilska, a contributor to this song and many aspects of the Nightwish story. Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Oha Ca...2021-02-2456 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 44 – The Phantom of the OperaIt was the cover version that became synonymous with the band and this episode looks at how Phantom has just as much to do with the Floor era as it does with Tarja. We also hear from my musical-loving friend Ricky who gives us all we need to know about the Andrew Lloyd Webber stageshow and we go through the entire Beste Zangers season featuring Floor!Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulumIf you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulumHosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo...2021-02-171h 01

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 44 – The Phantom of the OperaIt was the cover version that became synonymous with the band and this episode looks at how Phantom has just as much to do with the Floor era as it does with Tarja. We also hear from my musical-loving friend Ricky who gives us all we need to know about the Andrew Lloyd Webber stageshow and we go through the entire Beste Zangers season featuring Floor! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon...2021-02-171h 01

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 43 – The Crow, The Owl and The Dove (featuring Pedro Sent:)Finally i'll be discussing Marko's departure from the band and on quite a fitting episode, a song that he wrote on and has a very prominent role in. We catchup with Pedro, the winner of the band's video contest and we also think about which era is Nightwish's ‘golden era'!Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulumIf you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulumHosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdoFeaturing special guest: Pedro Sent:Fan Jury: Oha Cade of Valcata, Diana F, Pete Rawcliffe an...2021-02-1050 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 43 – The Crow, The Owl and The Dove (featuring Pedro Sent:)Finally i’ll be discussing Marko’s departure from the band and on quite a fitting episode, a song that he wrote on and has a very prominent role in. We catchup with Pedro, the winner of the band’s video contest and we also think about which era is Nightwish’s ‘golden era’! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring special guest: Pedro Sent: Fan Jury: Oha Cade of Valc...2021-02-1050 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 42 – White Night Fantasy (featuring Vibeke Stene and Asgeir Mickelson of Veil of Secrets)Let's fly back to the Once era with this bonus track and learn about the Finnish white nights. Also included is a chat with Vibeke Stene and Asgeir Mickelson about their project Veil of Secrets which released its debut album late last year.Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulumIf you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulumHosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdoFeaturing special guest: Vibeke Stene and Asgeir Mickelson (Veil of Secrets)Fan Jury: Oha Cade of Valcata, Diana F, Pete Rawcliffe and...2021-02-0344 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 42 – White Night Fantasy (featuring Vibeke Stene and Asgeir Mickelson of Veil of Secrets)Let’s fly back to the Once era with this bonus track and learn about the Finnish white nights. Also included is a chat with Vibeke Stene and Asgeir Mickelson about their project Veil of Secrets which released its debut album late last year. Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring special guest: Vibeke Stene and Asgeir Mickelson (Veil of Secrets) Fan Jury: Oha Cade of Valcata, Diana F...2021-02-0344 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 41 – Shoemaker (featuring Johanna Kurkela and Johanna Iivanainen of Altamullan Road)We're kicking off season four with a song about Eugene Shoemaker's inspiring legacy and chatting to Altamullan Road, the project of Johanna Iivanainen and Johanna Kurkela (whose voice also features on this song!)Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulumIf you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulumHosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdoFeaturing special guest: Johanna Kurkela and Johanna Iivanainen (Altamullan Road)Fan Jury: Oha Cade of Valcata, Diana F, Pete Rawcliffe and Zayn (Ep 4 onwards)Artwork by Matt FoulkesMusic: Orphanage...2021-01-2756 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 41 – Shoemaker (featuring Johanna Kurkela and Johanna Iivanainen of Altamullan Road)We’re kicking off season four with a song about Eugene Shoemaker’s inspiring legacy and chatting to Altamullan Road, the project of Johanna Iivanainen and Johanna Kurkela (whose voice also features on this song!) Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring special guest: Johanna Kurkela and Johanna Iivanainen (Altamullan Road) Fan Jury: Oha Cade of Valcata, Diana F, Pete Rawcliffe and Zayn Artwork by Matt Foulkes 2021-01-2756 min

The Podcast and the PendulumOceanborn Ranked – From Worst to BestOver fifty podcast listeners and Nightwish fans ranked the songs on Oceanborn and we can now reveal the results – which song came out on top? Which finished last? Did The Riddler get the justice it so vehemently deserved? Listen and find out!If you enjoyed this episode, we've also done extensive deep-dives into Oceanborn tracks including Sleeping Sun, Stargazers and Gethsemane on earlier seasons – feel free to have a listen…Created and hosted by Simon Edward McMurdoAlso featuring Dianne van Giersbergen of Ex-Libris (www.exlibrisband.com)Artwork by Matt FoulkesMusic: Orphanage Airlines (Intro), Eyes of...2020-10-1131 min

The Podcast and the PendulumOceanborn Ranked – From Worst to BestOver fifty podcast listeners and Nightwish fans ranked the songs on Oceanborn and we can now reveal the results – which song came out on top? Which finished last? Did The Riddler get the justice it so vehemently deserved? Listen and find out! If you enjoyed this episode, we’ve also done extensive deep-dives into Oceanborn tracks including Sleeping Sun, Stargazers and Gethsemane on earlier seasons – feel free to have a listen… Created and hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Also featuring Dianne van Giersbergen of Ex-Libris (www.exlibrisband.com) Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: O...2020-10-1131 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 40 – Song of Myself (featuring Valcata, Killershoe, Alan Jay and Daniel Kumar)Poetry, Panels and a Passion for Whitman A mammoth season finale – see you for season 4 later this year! Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Oha Cade of Valcata, Daniel Kumar, Alan Jay and Chris Owens (Killershoe) Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro), Eyes of Glory (Aakash Gandhi), Wonder Harp (Row Hits) 2020-09-021h 57

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 39 – NightquestQuests and Questionable Opinions Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro), Eyes of Glory (Aakash Gandhi), Vinyl Rewind (Tasmanian Power), Hm Huh (Ice of Doom) 2020-08-2648 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 38 – How’s The Heart? (featuring Matthew Liu)Human empathy and Human. :||: Nature. Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Matthew Liu Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro), Eyes of Glory (Aakash Gandhi), Vinyl Rewind (Tasmanian Power)2020-08-1944 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 37 – Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan (featuring Forever Still)Translating, Interpreting and Shining Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Forever Still (https://www.foreverstill.dk) Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music:...2020-08-1247 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 36 – While Your Lips Are Still Red (featuring Nemesea and Kiki Vu)Made In Hong Kong, Vietnam, Holland and Various Other Places Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Nemesea (https://www.nemesea.com / http://twitter.com/nemesea) Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro), Eyes of Glory (Aakash Gandhi) 2020-08-051h 02

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 35 – Beauty and the Beast (featuring Oha Cade of Valcata)Sonata Arctica and Simon Getting His Life Listening to Oha Cade Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Oha Cade of Valcata (http://www.valcata.com, http://www.valcata.bandcamp.com ) Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro), Eyes of Glory (Aakash Gandhi), 2020-07-291h 01

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 34 – Crownless (featuring Kiki Vu)Wishmaster and Wishing There Were More Crownless Quotes This one goes out to Crownlessaceofspades on Instagram! Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Kiki Vu Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro), Eyes of Glory (Aakash Gandhi), Wonder Harp (Rowhits) 2020-07-2241 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 33 – Master Passion Greed (featuring Oha Cade of Valcata)Biography T and the Tarja Split (Again) Lots of old drama in this episode which I was pondering whether to go into so proceed with caution... Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Oha Cade of Valcata (http://www.valcata.com, http://www.valcata.bandcamp.com ) Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro), Eyes of Glory (Aakash Gandhi),2020-07-1555 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 33 – Master Passion Greed (featuring Oha Cade of Valcata)Biography T and the Tarja Split (Again) Lots of old drama in this episode which I was pondering whether to go into so proceed with caution… Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Oha Cade of Valcata (http://www.valcata.com, http://www.valcata.bandcamp.com ) Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro), Eyes of Glory (Aakash Gandhi), 2020-07-1555 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 32 – ElvenpathKalevala and Clambering Through The World of Fantasy! Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro), Eyes of Glory (Aakash Gandhi), Tada Fanfare (Plasterbrain)2020-07-0831 min

The Podcast and the PendulumOff The Elvenpath – Scrooge McDuck (featuring Alan Reid)Off The Elvenpath looks at projects and bands on the peripheries of the Nightwish universe. Today we look at Tuomas’ solo venture: (Music Inspired By) The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Alan Reid (https://www.alansongreid.com) Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro & Outro music – Orphanage Airlines, Lebosqui’s A Walk/Paseo 2020-07-0536 min

The Podcast and the PendulumOff The Elvenpath – Scrooge McDuck (featuring Alan Reid)Off The Elvenpath looks at projects and bands on the peripheries of the Nightwish universe. Today we look at Tuomas' solo venture: (Music Inspired By) The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Alan Reid (https://www.alansongreid.com) Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro & Outro music - Orphanage Airlines, Lebosqui's A Walk/Paseo 2020-07-0536 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 31 – Taikatalvi (featuring Edenbridge)Lockdown, Language and Lanvall from Edenbridge Welcome back to Season 3 of The Podcast and the Pendulum! Enjoy! Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring Lanvall from Edenbridge (https://www.edenbridge.org) Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro), Eyes of Glory (Aakash Gandhi)2020-07-0154 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 30 – Creek Mary’s Blood (featuring Kiki Vu)Trail of Tears and Translation Tribulations. Last episode of season 2 everyone! Thanks for listening, i'll be back in a month or so with more. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the next episode. Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring Kiki Vu Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Silent Partner (Grass) and Aakash Gandhi (Eyes of Glory)2020-05-0634 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 30 – Creek Mary’s Blood (featuring Kiki Vu)Trail of Tears and Translation Tribulations. Last episode of season 2 everyone! Thanks for listening, i’ll be back in a month or so with more. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode. Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring Kiki Vu Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Silent Partner (Grass) and Aakash Gandhi (Eyes of Glory) 2020-05-0634 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 29 – Lagoon (featuring Eemi Fagerlund)Serious Drumathons, Songs of Ocean Souls and Stephen King (again). Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Eemi Fagerlund (check out Eemi’s Twitch, including the Nightwish drumathon, at https://www.twitch.tv/eemikun and subscribe for marimba on Youtube at https://youtube.com/eemikun) Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Silent Partner (Grass) and Aakash Gandhi (Eyes of Glory) 2020-04-2937 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 29 – Lagoon (featuring Eemi Fagerlund)Serious Drumathons, Songs of Ocean Souls and Stephen King (again). Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Eemi Fagerlund (check out Eemi's Twitch, including the Nightwish drumathon, at https://www.twitch.tv/eemikun) Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Silent Partner (Grass) and Aakash Gandhi (Eyes of Glory)2020-04-2937 min

The Podcast and the PendulumHuman :||: Nature – International Fan ResponseFans from around the world respond to Human :||: Nature; first thoughts, expectations, favourite songs and the lowdown on All The Works Of Nature Which Adorn The World. Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Amy (US), Daniel & Peter (UK), Enzo (Argentina), Madeline (France), Leticia (Brazil), Christian & Yuri (Germany), Sami (Finland) and written contributions from Dan (Chile), Josh (US) & ShudderBeforeTheNightwish. Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Aakash Gandhi (Eyes of Glory).2020-04-221h 11

The Podcast and the PendulumHuman :||: Nature – International Fan ResponseFans from around the world respond to Human :||: Nature; first thoughts, expectations, favourite songs and the lowdown on All The Works Of Nature Which Adorn The World. Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Amy (US), Daniel & Peter (UK), Enzo (Argentina), Madeline (France), Leticia (Brazil), Christian & Yuri (Germany), Sami (Finland) and written contributions from Daniel (Chile), Josh (US) & ShudderBeforeTheNightwish. Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Aakash Gandhi (Eyes of Glory). 2020-04-221h 11

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 28 – Planet Hell (featuring Alan Jay)Runescape, Religion and Risking Detention for Nightwish Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Alan Jay Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Silent Partner (Grass), Aakash Gandhi (Eyes of Glory) and Vinyl Rewind by Tasmanian Power. 2020-04-1532 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 27 – Sagan (featuring Matthew Liu and Carl Sagan’s Pale Blue Dot)Carl Sagan, Cosmos and No Corona!! Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Matthew Liu and 'The Pale Blue Dot' read by Carl Sagan Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Silent Partner (Grass), Aakash Gandhi (Eyes of Glory) and Wonder Harp (RowHits)2020-04-0832 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 27 – Sagan (featuring Matthew Liu and Carl Sagan’s Pale Blue Dot)Carl Sagan, Cosmos and No Corona!! Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Matthew Liu and ‘The Pale Blue Dot’ read by Carl Sagan Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Silent Partner (Grass), Aakash Gandhi (Eyes of Glory) and Wonder Harp (RowHits) 2020-04-0832 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 26 – Wish I Had An Angel (featuring Angj Brooks)Single art, flop films and err...Kelly Clarkson Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Angj Brooks Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Silent Partner (Grass) and Aakash Gandhi (Eyes of Glory)2020-04-0129 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 26 – Wish I Had An Angel (featuring Angj Brooks)Single art, flop films and err…Kelly Clarkson Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Angj Brooks Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Silent Partner (Grass) and Aakash Gandhi (Eyes of Glory) 2020-04-0129 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 25 – Bless The Child (featuring Sam Hardwick)EPs, Confusing Videos and Sam Hardwick Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Sam Hardwick (http://hardwick.fi) Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Silent Partner (Grass) and Aakash Gandhi (Eyes of Glory) 2020-03-2425 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 24 – Angels Fall First (featuring Carys of Lightwish)Loss, the early days and tribute acts. Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Carys (http://www.carysmusic.com / http://www.lightwish.co.uk) Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Silent Partner (Grass) and Aakash Gandhi (Eyes of Glory) 2020-03-1830 min

The Podcast and the PendulumOff The Elvenpath: In The Raw (featuring Tim Tronckoe)Off The Elvenpath looks at projects and bands on the peripheries of the Nightwish universe. And apparently, announcements and predictions for their new album… Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Tim Tronckoe (http://www.timtronckoe.com / http://www.facebook.com/TimTronckoePhotography) Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro & Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background by bdesclee (Quiet Suburb Atmosphere) & lebosqui (A Walk/Paseo) 2020-03-1529 min

The Podcast and the PendulumOff The Elvenpath: In The Raw (featuring Tim Tronckoe)Off The Elvenpath looks at projects and bands on the peripheries of the Nightwish universe. And apparently, announcements and predictions for their new album... Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro & Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background by bdesclee (Quiet Suburb Atmosphere) & lebosqui (A Walk/Paseo)2020-03-1529 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 23 – My Walden (featuring Tim Tronckoe)Thoreau, Troy and Tim’s Portraits Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Tim Tronckoe (http://www.timtronckoe.com / http://www.facebook.com/TimTronckoePhotography) Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Silent Partner (Grass) and Aakash Gandhi (Eyes of Glory) 2020-03-1132 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 22 – Stargazers (featuring Dianne van Giersbergen)Sami Vanska, Oceanborn Revisited and Influencing The Next Generation Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Dianne van Giersbergen of Ex Libris (http://www.exlibrismusic.com and http://www.diannevangiersbergen.com) Buy Ann by Ex Libris at at http://www.exlibrismusic.com/shop Dianne’s jewelry: http://facebook.com/preciousmetaljewelry Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Silent Partner (Grass) and Aakash Gandhi (Eyes of Glory) 2020-03-0443 min

The Podcast and the PendulumInterview – Stobe HarjuThe director of Imaginaerum, The Islander and Noise. Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring Stobe Harju (http://www.twitter.com/stobeharju and http://www.instagram.com/stobeharju) Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Aakash Gandhi (Eyes of Glory) 2020-03-0256 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 21 – Noise (featuring Silentium)Technology, Black Mirror and Human :||: Nature Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Silentium (https://www.facebook.com/silentiumofficial) Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Silent Partner (Grass) and Aakash Gandhi (Eyes of Glory) 2020-02-2533 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 20 – FantasMic (featuring Amy Wuertz)Mickey, Pixar and Walt Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Amy Wuertz (www.amywuertz.com) Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Esistnichtsoernst (Smooth Strings) 2020-01-2224 min

The Podcast and the PendulumOff The Elvenpath: Human :||: NatureOff The Elvenpath looks at projects and bands on the peripheries of the Nightwish universe. And apparently, announcements and predictions for their new album… Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro & Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background by bdesclee (Quiet Suburb Atmosphere) & lebosqui (A Walk/Paseo) 2020-01-1622 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 19 – The KinslayerThe Columbine High School Massacre Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring Alan Digney Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background Music by toiletrolltube (Processed-Guitar-p3b) 2020-01-1418 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 18 – Rest CalmMy Dying Bride, Death Beds and Denver Debacles Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Ninjatech (Beautiful Violin Music), Wonder Harp (RowHits) 2020-01-0723 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 17 – Ever Dream (featuring Aaron Woods and Apolinara)Runt of the Century Child litter and viral video stars. Aaron’s Viral Video: https://youtu.be/YO0YlZjy6SU http://facebook.com/apolinaraofficial Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Aaron Woods and Polina Lymar Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Ninjatech (Beautiful Violin Music) 2019-12-3034 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 16 – Sleeping Sun (featuring Sabrina Todt)Re-recordings, epic videos and Silent Saga Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Featuring: Sabrina Todt of Silent Saga Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Ninjatech (Beautiful Violin Music) 2019-12-2331 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 15 – EscapistNightingales, Bonus Tracks and my Scottish buddy Alan. Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Ninjatech (Beautiful Violin Music), Wonder Harp (RowHits) 2019-12-1725 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 14 – Over The Hills and Far Away (featuring Angj Brooks)Tasty snacks, Gary Moore and a Floor/Tarja Union. Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Special Guest: Angj Brooks Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Ninjatech (Beautiful Violin Music) 2019-12-1129 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 13 – AlpenglowLife, Death and Love Songs Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Ninjatech (Beautiful Violin Music), Wonder Harp (RowHits) 2019-12-0419 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 12 – StorytimeImaginaerum, Imagination and Images of Washing Machines Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Ninjatech (Beautiful Violin Music) 2019-11-2717 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 11 – The IslanderMarco, Lighthouses and The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Ninjatech (Beautiful Violin Music) 2019-11-2017 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 10 – Beauty of the BeastColeridge, Fashion and Long Lost Loves Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Ninjatech (Beautiful Violin Music) 2019-11-1330 min

The Podcast and the PendulumOff The Elvenpath: The Dark ElementOff The Elvenpath looks at projects and bands on the peripheries of the Nightwish universe. Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background by bdesclee (Quiet Suburb Atmosphere) & lebosqui (A Walk/Paseo) 2019-11-0707 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 9 – The CarpenterAngels Fall First, Tuomas’ vocals and Jesus (again). Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Ninjatech (Beautiful Violin Music) Sad Trombones by NOTR at Freesound 2019-11-0522 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 8 – Bye Bye BeautifulOpen letters, Finnish media and Tarja Turunen Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by James Longley (Piano Sculpture Ambient) 2019-10-2924 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 7 – SleepwalkerFinland at Eurovision, Lordi and Postal Votes Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Ninjatech (Beautiful Violin Music) 2019-10-2315 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 6 – Our Decades In The SunFamily, Dutch Renditions and err…not much else Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by Ninjatech (Beautiful Violin Music) 2019-10-1512 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 5 – Last Ride of the DayRollercoasters, sport and Simon struggling to speak Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by James Longley (Piano Sculpture Ambient) 2019-10-0819 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 4 – EvaAnette, Tattoos and Personal Memories Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by James Longley (Piano Sculpture Ambient) 2019-10-0227 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 3 – ÉlanFloor Jansen, human experience and the celebration of life. Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by James Longley (Piano Sculpture Ambient) 2019-09-2530 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 2 – GethsemaneOceanborn, Jesus and The Mt. of Olives Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by James Longley (Piano Sculpture Ambient) 2019-09-2320 min

The Podcast and the PendulumEpisode 1 – NemoIntroductions, discovering Nightwish and the Pixar fish. Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro/Outro music by Tristan Lohengrin (Metal Introduction) Background music by James Longley (Piano Sculpture Ambient) & Ninjatech (Beautiful Violin Music) 2019-09-2326 min